"Officials say pirates have become emboldened as naval forces patrolling the Red Sea area are distracted by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and civilian maritime routes diverted."
"The coastguard said that it was working with international partners and relevant authorities in the Gulf of Aden to recover the tanker and ensure the safety of the crew, whose fate remains unknown."
"The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has raised the piracy threat level along the Somali coast to substantial and warned vessels to transit with caution."
"Ship hijackings off the Somali coast have become more frequent since the US and Israel began their war on Iran in February."
Pirate activity off the Somali coast has increased significantly, with officials noting that naval forces are distracted by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The M/T Eureka was hijacked off Yemen's coast and is now heading towards Somalia. This incident marks at least the fourth attack in recent weeks, attributed to the ongoing war in Iran. The UKMTO has raised the piracy threat level, and the EU's naval forces indicate that piracy groups are exploiting the situation. Yemen's Coast Guard is working to recover the tanker but faces limitations due to economic challenges.
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